SoS July 2020.

Still digging the “Shave Like an Emperor” theme picked by @Primotenore in the 30DC thread. Deciding to mix it up a bit, (which, along with “getting jiggy with it” is something we Emporers are known to do), I switched out the gold Aristocrat for a King (i.e. the Rex). Theoretically, this should have been a royal upgrade, particularly when you consider that he brought along a special soap made in Awesometown by the Duke of Grand Fenwick. Alas, however, I continue to find this razor too heavy for my tastes, and have banished it to the pile of extravagant things which no longer amuse me (which appears to be growing by the minute). I will say, however, that any scepter, sword or shaving brush hand made by @jtspartan is fit for an emperor, and once again enabled me to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. My subjects are now free to rejoice that the royal face will be smooth for yet another day.

 

Davvero bella!

 

Out for a picnic?

 

2020-07-21, Tuesday

Today I decided to use a soap that had been lying dormant since long: it did not convince me.
Instead, this glycerine soap has made a compact, full-bodied lather, dilutable as one prefers.

And it also has a pleasant scent that I would call floral, though light.
Poor little forgotten soap…

I set the Progress to #1 and it gave me two smooth cheeks even ATG, even though it didn’t.





Sapone PS: Valobra Glicerolanolina
Sapone: Ginger's Garden Glycerine Soap, Bluestone
Pennello: Liojuni, London, Finest 24
Rasoio: Merkur, Progress 500
Lametta: Gillette, 7 O’Clock, Super Stainless
AS 1: MilMil, Figaro Gel
AS 2: Lab Series, Razor Burn Relief Ultra
EdT: Mäurer & Wirtz, 4711
ST: Nina Simone At Newport and At Village Gate

 

Prismatic (Charcoal Maze handle)/Kai (one shim). This razor is just a blast to shave with.

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Tuesday's Shave

Schick E2
Personna Blade
Omega 11126 Boar
La Toja Shaving Soap Stick
La Toja Aftershave

 

thank you sir..

fine shave and pic Sergio..

 

SE SOTD, July 21 2020

Razor: Oneblade Core version 2 - Great daily driver IMO with a Gem blade.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE modified(7) Favorite blade........
Soap: Razorock XXX- nice different freshness scent and has excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Omega Boar - I have used Omega boar brushes even when cart shaving and this brush has been totally abused from new because of trying to get rid of funk scent and has not let me down, they are built to last IMO. It's not my favorite but deserves recognition for build quality!
Pre shave: brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + pick ups.
Post shave: Razorock XXX aftershave with witch Hazel.
Results: CCS,DFS,BsS + no weepers + no irritation = Another excellent shave with my Oneblade Core.



Have some great shaves!

 

Great shave and photo Andrew.

 

Thank you! Thanks to Adobe After Effects, it took 3 minutes to remove the background and insert something else. I have unlimited background alternatives

 

Thank you, Jim! La Toja is one of my favorites, as is this razor.

 

Lovely.

 

Aaaand the way it looks for Wednesday's work:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Energy)in shower
shave-Gillette Foamy Original
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pvot + DisposeABLE
A.S.-Mennen Skin Bracer

 

OneBlade V1 & Feather FHS-10
Knothead 28mm Tux African Blackwood/Blue Resin
RR The Dead Sea soap
Stirling Witch hazel Lemon Menthol
Stirling Lemon Chill Glacial a/s splash
Acqua Di Parma Fico di Amalfi

The Misses decided she was in the mood for eating out. So, I decided to get a quick shave in and not many can give a near foolproof smooth shave in 5-10 minutes like the OneBlade. A real easy 3 pass shave that left me smooth and ready to go for an outdoor dinner. A great evening and smooth shaves to all...
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awesome shave and pic Gus..

 

wednesday shave
1952 x-2 canadian tech
platinum
wcs synthetic
highland springs kootenay blue

 

Nice shave even if you are feeling blue